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Fed should defy Donald Trump with rate rise, top economists say
Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk · As published by Financial Times
· September 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on this recommendation are available from the Financial Times. Top economists are advising the Fed to increase rates, despite potential opposition from Donald Trump.
Top economists are advising the Fed to increase rates, despite potential opposition from Donald Trump. This recommendation suggests that economists believe a rate rise is necessary, regardless of political pressure.
Further details on this recommendation are available from the Financial Times. The publication reports that top economists are urging the Fed to take this action.
The advice from economists is clear, but the outcome and any potential response from Donald Trump are not specified in the available information.
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